Emergency services rushed to Lyme Regis seafront following concerns that someone nearly drowned

Planning decisions have been made for properties and sites across west Dorset, including schemes in Bridport, Charmouth, Lyme Regis, and Seaborough.

The owner of the oldest culture venues in Bridport has stressed the urgency of securing restorative funds, ensuring its long-term survival for years to come

Traders in Lyme Regis are losing faith in the town council as it has been discovered that thousands of pounds has been collected from drivers during ‘free’ parking days

Villagers which came to the rescue of their beloved village pub are celebrating one year on since it officially reopened

A number of new speed cameras have been installed in west Dorset in a bid to improve road safety in the area

Officers are appealing for information following the reported theft of a puppy near Bridport

A road in Bridport is set to close for almost three weeks to allow repair works to take place at a local brewery

Plans to improve access and parking at Lyme Regis Guildhall are among the latest applications submitted to Dorset Council.

Officers searching for a missing woman in Dorchester has confirmed she has been found

A traditional street fair with ferret racing, tractors and games is returning to west Dorset this weekend

A secret tunnel believed to be used for smuggling was uncovered in the West Dorset countryside

Inspired by success of their former pupil, Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis has begun work transforming its grounds with a series of botanical garden areas.

A community group is helping to raise money for young people across Bridport with a quiz night for its milestone anniversary

Facilities at West Bay have been targeted by vandals amid ongoing issued of antisocial behaviour across west Dorset

A 29-year-old man has appeared in court for driving while on ketamine, after an emergency police vehicle was unable to pass his car.

A BRIDPORT hotel’s plans for a new customer toilet block, retractable awning, and entrance gates are among the latest planning applications submitted to Dorset Council.

The Lyme Regis and St George's Twinning Association marks its 30th anniversary between the two communities this year.

The family of a teenage motorcyclist who sadly died following a road traffic collision in Bridport have issued a tribute to their loved one

A teenage victim showed immense courage in coming forward to report online sex offences that led to a paedophile being jailed

Police searching for a woman missing in Dorchester are appealing for help and information from the public to find her

A manhunt is still underway to locate a dangerous driver who failed to stop for police and crashed following a chase in west Dorset

A fire service was called out to over 10 incidents over the weekend as emergency services struggle to keep up with the demand of the heatwave

West Bay is gearing up for a free weekend of live music, entertainment and community fundraising next month.

Some parts of the UK are on course to go a month without any rainfall, as heatwave conditions continue.

A teenage motorcyclist seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Bridport has died

A west Dorset town has been put under a hosepipe ban

A 17-year-old boy who allegedly stole a campervan and crashed it on the A35 has been arrested

Counter Terrorism Policing has confirmed it is now leading the investigation into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe at her home on Dartmoor

Thousands travel through Chideock on the A35 in Dorset, but many don't realise they're saying the village's name incorrectly.

THERE are fears emergency cover along the Dorset coast could suffer if planned coastguard pay cuts go ahead. The warning comes from a former Lyme Regis officer, who branded the changes “nonsense”

More should be done to promote tourism away from the Dorset coast – with attractions in several towns not included in a Dorset Council visitor management plan.

Lyme Regis Museum has launched a full programme of summer activities for July and August, designed to spark curiosity in visitors of all ages.

Thousands to receive free fans, blackout curtains and electricity bill support in Heatwave Relief Pack scheme.

The Met Office and BBC Weather have shared their best estimates for when the current July 2026 heatwave will end

Teenagers heading to university are being urged to book their meningitis B vaccine.

Emergency services have rushed to multiple out of control bonfires that were started this afternoon

One person has been arrested after allegedly hurling racist and violent threats in west Dorset

Councillors in west Dorset are to have their say on the future of dogs in public spaces as criticism arises over the summer dog ban

This beautiful Dorset walk taking in Bishops Caundle uncovers a forgotten village lost to the Black Death

Thousands travel through Chideock on the A35 in Dorset, but many don't realise they're saying the village's name incorrectly.

A high-street pub is set to relaunch under new management

Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that a 28-year-old man was arrested at an address in the South Yorkshire area this evening (July 11).

Reduced parking fees for lower emission vehicles in Dorset Council car parks have met with resistance.

News that an iconic building in Lyme Regis which has been derelict for more than 30 years is to be given a new lease of life has been met with a 'cautious welcome'

A warning has been issued after firefighters scrambled to a fire on a west Dorset beach

A man has been barred from entering Dorset following an alleged assault on a woman in Bridport

A person making threats and allegedly in possession of a weapon sparked a large police presence in west Dorset last night

PARNHAM House owner James Perkins says "Nimbys" are causing "unnecessary delays" in his attempts to restore the Grade I listed building but stresses a planned development to help fund the restoration will be done tasteful for the benefit of the wider...

A 26-year-old man who was arrested on Friday, 10 July, on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation.